Kyrgyzstan has concluded a high-level working visit to Washington, where Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev held talks with U.S. officials, international financial institutions, and global technology companies to expand cooperation across key sectors.
During the visit, the Kyrgyz delegation participated in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, alongside a series of bilateral engagements focused on economic development and investment.
A central meeting was held with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where discussions covered cooperation in banking, civil aviation, geology, and information technology, as well as sanctions-related issues and the possible simplification of visa procedures for Kyrgyz citizens.
In meetings with senior representatives of the World Bank, including Anna Bjerde, Antonella Bassani, and Abebe Adugna, as well as the Asian Development Bank led by Masato Kanda, Kyrgyzstan presented its economic performance.
Officials noted that the country’s real GDP growth reached 11.1% in 2025, placing it among the world’s three fastest-growing economies, according to IMF data.
Kyrgyzstan also signed a multi-year framework agreement with the World Bank Group for 2026–2028 and secured $40mn in concessional financing for energy infrastructure, reinforcing support for major regional projects and accelerating implementation timelines.
Key discussions in the financial sector focused on advancing major infrastructure and development projects. In energy, partners reaffirmed support for the construction of the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant, a strategic project expected to strengthen regional energy security.
In logistics, plans were discussed to establish a national transport and logistics hub by 2030, including the creation of a digital logistics platform with support from the Asian Development Bank.
In the agricultural sector, Kyrgyzstan expressed interest in joining the World Bank’s AgriConnect initiative, aimed at improving food security and integrating agricultural producers into global value chains.
The visit also included the first high-level meeting with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, where prospects for direct financing of investment projects in the real sector of the economy were discussed.
A significant part of the agenda focused on engagement with leading U.S. technology companies, including Meta Platforms, SpaceX, NVIDIA, and Oracle.
With Meta, the parties agreed to establish a joint working group on information security, verification of official government resources, and the implementation of inclusive technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
Talks with SpaceX focused on the final stages of launching the Starlink satellite internet pilot project in Kyrgyzstan, with all required approvals reportedly completed.
Discussions with NVIDIA and Oracle centered on developing artificial intelligence infrastructure and expanding the use of cloud technologies in public administration.
In addition, Kasymaliev met with Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, where Kyrgyzstan announced its intention to obtain observer status in the organization to strengthen ties with countries in the Western Hemisphere.
The Kyrgyz side also presented its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 and invited member states of the organization to participate in the VI World Nomad Games.
The visit concluded on April 18, with the prime minister returning to Bishkek following a series of discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and attracting investment.
